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Homeless

Being homeless is dangerous, stressful, bad for your health and stops you getting on with your life - know how to avoid it

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Illegal Highs

New drug-like substances are sometimes known as ‘legal highs.' But they are illegal and have serious health risks. People who buy and sell 'legal highs' are breaking the law.

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Interviewing for a job

You will usually need to do an interview before you get offered a job - find out how to do your best and impress

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Learning at Home

Most of Oxfordshire’s children and young people go to school or college – but some are educated at home

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LGBTQ

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Questioning - find out more about sexuality and gender identity.

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Local Training Providers

Local training providers offer alternative options for 16+ learning, including community-based programmes, engagement, and specialist support

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Opportunities Noticeboard

Posters, notices and fliers about open days, job clubs, training, learning and more for young people in Oxfordshire

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School leaving age

Children must stay in education, training and learning until age 18. This can be at school, college, or (after age 16) in a job with training, like an apprenticeship.

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Self Harm

Self harm: spotting the signs, identifying risks and helping someone at risk

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Staying out of Trouble

If you are worried that you or your friends are getting into trouble, there are things you can do to help

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Staying safe online

The internet is an important part of life and learning, but you should be aware of problems you might have online and take steps to be safe.

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Stop smoking

Information on how to get help if you, or someone you care for is smoking

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Stress and anxiety

Everyone feels stressed sometimes and it can be useful and motivate your mind. But if you feel too much stress, too often, and can't calm down, then there may be a problem.

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The Justice System

Why do children and young people commit crimes? And what happens if you do?

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Traineeships

Traineeships are flexible training programmes for young people aged 16 to 24 years